E-commerce sector lost Tk 1,700 crore for internet shutdown, violence: e-CAB

The association seeks government assistance, places a set of demands
1 August 2024, 12:58 PM

Rebooting the economy

The crackdown on the nonviolent uprise of the students and the subsequent one thing leading to another chain of events locked down the economy, only figuratively reminiscent of the pandemic in 2020
31 July 2024, 11:18 AM

Facebook, YouTube yet to respond: Palak

Facebook and YouTube have not yet responded to the government’s recent letters that ask global tech giants to ‘follow Bangladesh’s law', State Minister for ICT and Telecom Zunaid Ahmed Palak said today..However, TikTok has replied..“We gave given them a time to respond. TikTok has re
30 July 2024, 14:53 PM

Robi's quarterly profit rises fourfold

The company’s profit hits Tk 107 crore in April-June of 2024, up from last year same period’s Tk 24 crore
29 July 2024, 13:08 PM

Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp to remain restricted

Earlier, Palak accused these platforms of not complying with Bangladesh’s laws
28 July 2024, 10:42 AM

People will get broadband internet tonight: Palak

40 percent restored so far, says president of Internet Service Providers Association
24 July 2024, 08:03 AM

Mobile internet blocked, will resume when situation stabilises: Palak

There was no preannouncement for the mobile internet shut down
18 July 2024, 08:31 AM

Users in universities facing mobile internet disruption

BTRC officials could not be reached for comment
16 July 2024, 15:57 PM

Cooperate to resist rumours or face action, Palak warns social media platforms

State minister for telecom and ICT urged Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram not to indulge in rumours
16 July 2024, 12:34 PM

Grameenphone launches 'gpfi unlimited', a wireless home Wi-Fi solution

To avail the service, a customer has to place a request through MyGP app or Grameenphone website
15 July 2024, 13:10 PM

BASIS America Desk launched

It will showcase latest technological advancements and exchange knowledge
14 July 2024, 15:08 PM

Bangladesh Startup Summit starts Jul 27

55 global venture capitalists and other investors will join the event
14 July 2024, 14:04 PM

Bangladesh faces internet disruptions for 12 hours

Internet connectivity in Bangladesh will face partial disruption for 12 hours from this morning because of maintenance of 1st submarine cable, said Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) in a press release.
13 July 2024, 03:52 AM

AI’s ethical challenges require a multifaceted approach: Palak

There needs to be a multifaceted approach to address the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), said State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak..AI should be used to close the gap on digital divides and empower society, rather than worsen existing inequalities, h
11 July 2024, 18:30 PM

Microsoft to offer Apple devices to employees in China

The absence of Android services is the reason of taking such move
9 July 2024, 11:22 AM

ICCB holds workshop on digitalising int'l trade

Bangladesh needs to take additional steps to catch up with other countries in the cross-border paperless trade to boost sustainable and inclusive growth and development, according to State Minister for Finance Waseqa Ayesha Khan.
8 July 2024, 18:30 PM

Network restored: Grameenphone

Technical problems caused the disruption, the operator said in a statement
8 July 2024, 11:56 AM

Grameenphone users complain network disruption

This happened for the third time in a year
8 July 2024, 11:22 AM
8 July 2024, 07:19 AM

Terminal 3 of Dhaka airport will be under 5G coverage by Oct: Palak

The state minister for telecom and ICT shared the info at BTRC event
30 June 2024, 11:21 AM